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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.37, 1,518.54 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.37, 1,518.54 and 281.95 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.37 : 1,518.54 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.37/1,518.54 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.37x = 1,518.54 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.37x = 428,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,148.56/1,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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